How Design Documents Can Cause or Prevent Claims This session will discuss the types of design documents and stages of design development along with the common problems that can cause design claims. Participants will learn the legal considerations in assessing design liability, the allocation of design risk and the ways to minimize the risk and cost of resolving construction claims arising from design issues. Speakers: Roy Cooper & Greg Holness

Tips and Defenses to FHA Violations when Adhering to State Zoning/Building Laws This presentation will address how to defend and litigate Fair Housing Act Violations against your municipality. This presentation will provide a focus on such a defense while adhering to state building codes and other similar state requirements. Additional topics may be covered. Speaker: Brian Connolly

Mobile Homes This presentation will address unique issues with code enforcement and land use involving mobile homes. Additional topics may be presented. Speaker: Julian Grant

Enforcing Quality of Life Laws After Martin v. City of Boise Camping ordinances, sit and lie laws, and other quality of life laws were greatly impacted by the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Martin v. City of Boise. As a result of this decision, there are many questions around enforcement of these quality of life laws. This presentation will discuss not only the decision in Martin v. City of Boise, but also address its impact on other quality of life laws. Additional topics may...

Medical Exams Under the ADA This presentation will cover medical exams under the Americans with Disabilities Act and best practices and policies. Additional topics may be included. Speakers: Lindsay Rose & Robin Cross

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Municipal Attorneys Need to Know FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS!  CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. The coronavirus has wreaked havoc throughout the country, creating significant hardships on employees and employers alike. To provide some relief, Congress recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which creates two new types of paid leave for employees: (1) Expanded Family and Medical Leave and (2)...

Tiny Homes With the rising cost of rent and homeownership and housing shortages, some have turned to living in tiny homes as their solution. For many, tiny houses represent a cheaper, eco-friendly option. For local governments, the growing popularity of tiny homes presents challenges from inspections to ensuring compliance with building and zoning regulations. This webinar is intended to aid local government attorneys navigate the complex array of issues tiny homes generate. Additional topics may be included. Speakers: James McKechnie & Terry...

Legal Implications of COVID-19: What Local Governments Need to Know (Non CLE Event - 2020 IMLA  Mid-Year Virtual Seminar Registrants DO NOT register - information will be forwarded) Shareholders from international law firm Greenberg Traurig return for a continuation of their IMLA Mid-Year Seminar presentation, Legal Implications of COVID-19: What Local Governments Need to Know, this time to discuss Price Gouging, Consumer Protection, Labor & Employment, and other issues facing state and local governments amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The presenters...

Construction Impacts and Disputes: Preparing to Resolve Claims and Resume Work after COVID-19 The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are incalculable and continuing. This webinar discusses the possible consequences to affected construction projects and what owners and contractors may face when work can finally resume. We’ll explore the issues and approaches to enable project participants to resolve the construction impacts as effectively as possible -- including steps you can take now to prepare. Speakers: Joseph Seibold & Bryan Payne

Cell Tower Leasing for Units of Government:  Getting the Benefits, Avoiding the Pitfalls Once your local government leases property for a cell tower or cell antenna, you will routinely receive offers to buy the cell tower lease for a lump sum payment (often plus a percentage of future revenues), coupled with a long term (or perpetual) easement.  The most common question is whether these are good deals for governments.  This program, taught by John Pestle, Esq. and Dr. Jonathan Kramer,...